civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsi-və(l)-lē 
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When a defendant's case is dismissed because of permanent incompetence, judges can consider whether the defendant should be civilly committed for involuntary mental health treatment.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Following due process and input from medical professionals, a judge will decide whether Kelly should be civilly committed.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
The Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services periodically bring improper billing cases, both criminally and civilly, against health care providers.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Following due process and input from medical professionals, a judge will decide whether Kelly should be civilly committed.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
The Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services periodically bring improper billing cases, both criminally and civilly, against health care providers.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Civilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilly. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsiv-ə(l)-lē
: in a civil manner : politely
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